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Bernard J. “Bernie” Tiell, 88, of Tiffin, died at 7 am Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Tiffin Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory.

Bernard J. “Bernie” Tiell, 88, of Tiffin, died at 7 am Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Tiffin Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Traunero Funeral Home and...

James Sbelgio Tiffin

James Franklin Sbelgio, 60, of Tiffin, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his residence. James was born September 6, 1963, in Auburn, New York, to Frank A. and Elaine G. (Wyant) Sbelgio, and his mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include his mother, a son, Vincent Sbelgio of the United States Air Force, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, who followed in his father’s footsteps in the U.S. Airforce; a brother, Steven (Kim) Sbelgio of Auburn, NY; a sister, Nancy...

James Franklin Sbelgio, 60, of Tiffin, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his residence. James was born September 6, 1963, in Auburn, New York, to Frank A. and Elaine G. (Wyant) Sbelgio,...

Frances Pentony Loveland, Ohio

Frances N. Pentony, 88, of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Tiffin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Blue Ash, Ohio. She was born to Nicholas and Edith (Deluzio) Luca on Tuesday, December 25, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fran was a great cook, all things Italian. She was known to also make the best potato salad and Thanksgiving stuffing. She was always ready for a good shopping trip, and loved spending time in her garden, tending to the...

Frances N. Pentony, 88, of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Tiffin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Blue Ash, Ohio. She was born to Nicholas and Edith...

Sister Barbara Miller Tiffin

Sister Barbara Jean Miller, 71, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born February 8, 1952, to Julius and Marjorie (Keller) Miller in Bellevue, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Rosemary Yanik and Joanna (Tim) Harris, and two brothers, Roger (Michele) Miller and Larry Miller. She was preceded in death by her father, her stepfather, Jack Campbell, and her brother-in-law,...

Sister Barbara Jean Miller, 71, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born February 8, 1952, to Julius and...

Allen "Gene" Barto Tiffin

Allen Eugene "Gene" Barto, 85, of Tiffin, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Willows at Tiffin. He was born April 10, 1938, in Seneca County to Oral and Alice (Longanbach) Barto. He first married Jane Heckerd September 5, 1957, in Tiffin, and she died July 4, 2023. He married Patricia L. McCoy, October 20, 1988, in Indiana, and she survives. Other survivors...

Allen Eugene "Gene" Barto, 85, of Tiffin, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Willows at Tiffin. He was born April 10, 1938, in...

David Thompson Tiffin

David M. Thompson, 75, of Tiffin, died at 4:08 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Wyandot Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Upper Sandusky. He was born March 12, 1948, in Fostoria to Norman and Dorothy (Lobdell) Thompson. He is survived by his son, Jason (Ginger) Thompson of Pataskala; former wife and companion, Jean (Scherger) Thompson of Tiffin; two grandchildren, Maxwell Thompson, and Alexis Thompson; and a sister, Norma Fox of Fostoria. He is preceded in death by his...

David M. Thompson, 75, of Tiffin, died at 4:08 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Wyandot Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Upper Sandusky. He was born March 12, 1948, in Fostoria to...

Tessa Miller Tiffin

Tessa Lee Miller, 38, of Tiffin, died at 3:11 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Bridge Hospice at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Tessa was born December 11, 1984, in Tiffin, to David and Carolyn (Seislove) Miller. Her mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a daughter, Peyton Penwell; stepfather, Dan Brickner; a sister, Jamie Miller; a niece, Alexis Miller; all of Tiffin; and many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Tessa Lee Miller, 38, of Tiffin, died at 3:11 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Bridge Hospice at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Tessa was born December 11, 1984, in Tiffin, to...

Marlene SanGregory Tiffin

Marlene C. SanGregory, 87, of Tiffin, died at 4:28 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Willows at Tiffin. Marlene was born August 29, 1935, in New Riegel to Emmanuel and Anna (Urban) Brickner. She married James SanGregory February 14, 1956, in New Riegel, and he died December 4, 1993. Survivors include a son, James SanGregory of Tiffin; a daughter, Lynn Ross of Tiffin; four grandchildren, James Ross, Kirk Ross, Dana Edwards, and Dominic SanGregory; a great-granddaughter, Ivy Ross; and a...

Marlene C. SanGregory, 87, of Tiffin, died at 4:28 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Willows at Tiffin. Marlene was born August 29, 1935, in New Riegel to Emmanuel and Anna (Urban) Brickner....

Howard Beisner Tiffin

Howard W. Beisner, 84, of Tiffin, died at 8:09 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born April 12, 1939, in Tiffin to Howard W. and Dorothy (Fink) Beisner. He married Janet K. Shuman June 16, 1963, at Trinity United Church of Christ, Tiffin, and she survives. His son, Timothy Beisner of Atlanta, Georgia also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepfather, George Siegrist. Howard was a Columbian High...

Howard W. Beisner, 84, of Tiffin, died at 8:09 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born April 12, 1939, in Tiffin to Howard W. and Dorothy...

Kathleen Tiell Tiffin, Ohio

Kathleen Marie Tiell, 90, of Tiffin, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born March 29, 1933, in Tiffin, to Cecil and Kathryn (Kennedy) Warnement. She married Herman J. Tiell June 16, 1956, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Herman died January 31, 2016. Survivors include a son, Robert (Gwen) Tiell of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; three daughters, Pat (Urban) Scherley of Bellevue, Mary Jane (John) Leonowich of Elyria, and Karen (Charlie) Johnson of...

Kathleen Marie Tiell, 90, of Tiffin, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born March 29, 1933, in Tiffin, to Cecil and Kathryn (Kennedy)...

Dolores Cool Tiffin

Dolores Bernadette Cool, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born April 18, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Horace G. and Catherine M. (Mummery) Reid. She married James J. Cool January 17, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He died February 14, 2011. Survivors include six children, Michael J. (Rhonda) Cool of Fostoria, Mary C. (Gregory) Javor of Chicago, Illinois, Donald P. (Christie) Cool of Glendale, Arizona, Janet A. (Ken Corliss) Cool of...

Dolores Bernadette Cool, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born April 18, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Horace G. and Catherine M. (Mummery)...

David Conley Tiffin

David E. Conley, 75, formerly of Tiffin, died at 12:08 am Friday, May 26, 2023, at Eastbrook Healthcare Center, Cleveland. He was born June 12, 1947, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Hugh and Mildred (Tolliver) Conley. He married Sharon Elchert October 22, 1993, in Calvary Church, and she died May 8, 2005. Survivors include a brother, Earl Coffee of Springfield, Ohio, a sister, Patricia Blalock of Detroit, Michigan, and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers,...

David E. Conley, 75, formerly of Tiffin, died at 12:08 am Friday, May 26, 2023, at Eastbrook Healthcare Center, Cleveland. He was born June 12, 1947, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Hugh and Mildred...

Jeanne Gnepper Tiffin

Jeanne Eileen Gnepper, 95, of Tiffin, died at 3:30 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023, at The Willows at Tiffin. Jeanne was born December 5, 1927, in Lindsey, Ohio, to Walter and Marie (Riedel) Magsig. She was raised on a farm near Lindsey by her father and stepmother, Gladys Smith Magsig. On March 27, 1948, she married Dwight L Gnepper of Elmore, Ohio, who she met while attending Bethel United Brethren Church. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage until Dwight preceded her in death on March 23,...

Jeanne Eileen Gnepper, 95, of Tiffin, died at 3:30 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023, at The Willows at Tiffin. Jeanne was born December 5, 1927, in Lindsey, Ohio, to Walter and Marie (Riedel) Magsig....

Paul Loesser Tiffin

Paul E. Loesser, 91, of Tiffin, died peacefully in his sleep at 5:26 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born October 9, 1931, in Carey, Ohio to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. He married Lois Ann Welly April 23, 1953, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Riegel. She died October 27, 2017. Survivors include a son, Chad (Margaret) Loesser of Tiffin; three daughters, Bev (Greg) Herig of Maumee, Shel Loesser of Tiffin, Sandi (Robert) Gambescia of Lake...

Paul E. Loesser, 91, of Tiffin, died peacefully in his sleep at 5:26 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born October 9, 1931, in Carey, Ohio to John and Mary...

Sister Nancy Westmeyer Toledo

Sister Nancy Westmeyer, 80, formerly known as Sister Mary Bernardus, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 12:39 am Monday, May 8, 2023, at Michigan Medicine of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was born September 7, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, to Bernard Wilson and Mary Margaret (Fecso) Westmeyer. Surviving are her sisters, Frances (Al) Ousky and Margaret Knicely, her brother, Frank (SueAnn) Westmeyer, her brother-in-law, Bill Lambrecht, and her sister-in-law,...

Sister Nancy Westmeyer, 80, formerly known as Sister Mary Bernardus, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 12:39 am Monday, May 8, 2023, at Michigan Medicine of the University of...

Shirley Theis Tiffin

Shirley Ann Theis, 84, died at 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Willows of Tiffin. Shirley was born March 3, 1939, in Toledo, to Donald Raymond and Dorothy Mae (Spouse) Morris. She married Richard Theis on March 2, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont, and he died February 27, 2000. Survivors include her children, Mark (Deb) Theis of Port Charlotte, Florida, Melissa (Ron) Kramer of Tiffin; Michael (Carol) Theis of Republic, Richard (Connie) Theis of Findlay; 11...

Shirley Ann Theis, 84, died at 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Willows of Tiffin. Shirley was born March 3, 1939, in Toledo, to Donald Raymond and Dorothy Mae (Spouse) Morris. She...

Sister Elizabeth Siebenaler Tiffin

Sister Elizabeth Jean Siebenaler (Sister Mary Leo) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born May 21, 1926, in Blakeslee, Ohio, to Herbert and Clara Nye Siebenaler. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret (Ralph) McDonald, Sister Agnes Siebenaler, and Eleanore Duffley; and four brothers, Albert (Eulalah) Siebenaler, Vincent (Arlene) Siebenaler, Cyril (Marie, Joyce) Siebenaler, and...

Sister Elizabeth Jean Siebenaler (Sister Mary Leo) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Francis Home. She was born May 21,...

Mary Ellen Crist Tiffin

Mary Ellen Crist, 84, of Tiffin, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Tiffin Rehab Center, Tiffin, Ohio. She was born January 13, 1939, in Tiffin to Harman and Martha (Schultz) Wangler. She married William Crist August 11, 1962, at St. Mary Catholic Church, and he survives. Other survivors include a son, James (Sarah) Crist of Clyde; four daughters, Jennifer (Thomas) White of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Juliet (David) Bullock of Columbus, Joan (B.Scott) Musgrave of...

Mary Ellen Crist, 84, of Tiffin, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Tiffin Rehab Center, Tiffin, Ohio. She was born January 13, 1939, in Tiffin to Harman and Martha (Schultz)...

Charles Arthur Floyd Tiffin, Ohio

Charles Arthur “Art” Floyd, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Elmwood at the Shawhan in his hometown of Tiffin, Ohio. He was born April 4, 1926, in Graniteville, South Carolina, to Fred G. and Leona R. (Bardon) Floyd. He married Mary C. Keller on May 30, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin. Mary passed away June 5, 2012, after celebrating a beautiful and adventure-filled 60 years of marriage. Art Floyd was the beloved father of two...

Charles Arthur “Art” Floyd, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Elmwood at the Shawhan in his hometown of Tiffin, Ohio. He was born April 4, 1926, in...

Ann Risner Tiffin

Ann C. Risner, 75, of Tiffin, died at 12:12 p.m. February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas L. and Gertrude F. (Wisniewski) Derr. She married David Young in 1972, and they later divorced. She then married William Risner, October 6, 1989, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Tiffin, and he survives. Other survivors include, three sons, Jesse K. Young of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathon W. (Nikki) Risner of Tiffin, and Zachary D. Young of...

Ann C. Risner, 75, of Tiffin, died at 12:12 p.m. February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas L. and Gertrude F. (Wisniewski) Derr. She...

Richard Perry New Riegel

Richard Earl Perry, 92, of New Riegel, died at 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his daughter’s home. He was born February 22, 1931, in Toledo, to Earl N. and Lucille H. (Siek) Perry and grew up there together with his parents and two younger brothers, Jack and Robert Perry. He married the love of his life, Joan Elaine MacDonald, on November 24, 1951, in Toledo. They resided in the Toledo area for 16 years, and she survives in New Riegel. Other survivors include four...

Richard Earl Perry, 92, of New Riegel, died at 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his daughter’s home. He was born February 22, 1931, in Toledo, to Earl N. and Lucille H. (Siek) Perry...

Wayne Smith Tiffin

Wayne L. Smith, 84, of Tiffin, died peacefully at 11:36 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Elgie and Clara (Young) Smith and grew up in Melbern, Ohio. Wayne met Shirley Ebaugh while both were farming adjacent fields. He married Shirley December 10, 1960, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives.Survivors include four children, Greg (Janeen) of Bloomville, Cindy (Tyler) Toncler of Twinsburg, Julie (Gregg) Heminger of...

Wayne L. Smith, 84, of Tiffin, died peacefully at 11:36 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Elgie and Clara (Young) Smith...

James Radcliff Tiffin

James (Jim) Lewis Radcliff, 82, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1940, in Wayne, Ohio, to Willard Radcliff and Lucretia Williams Radcliff Wagner. He married Lucinda (Cindy) Eidt in June of 1964, at Trinity UCC. She survives. Other survivors are two sons, Thomas Lewis Radcliff of Tiffin, Stephen James Radcliff (Lori) of Ottawa, Ohio; and a grandson, Austin James Radcliff of Ottawa. He is...

James (Jim) Lewis Radcliff, 82, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1940, in Wayne, Ohio, to...

Donna Overholt Tiffin

Donna Lucille Overholt, 87, of Tiffin, died at 5:55 pm Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. Donna was born May 15, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Flora (Bunselmeyer) Fischer. She married Robert Allan Overholt on July 7, 1957, in Great Bend, Kansas, and he died February 22, 2016. Donna then married Larry Clausing September 30, 2017, at Trinity United Church of Christ, and he survives. Her blended family includes three sons, Richard Overholt of New York, New York, Dave...

Donna Lucille Overholt, 87, of Tiffin, died at 5:55 pm Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. Donna was born May 15, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Flora (Bunselmeyer) Fischer....

Mary Alice Cessna Tiffin

Mary Alice (Bentz) Cessna, 79, of Tiffin, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1943, in Tiffin, to Franklin F. and Valeria T. (Elchert) Bentz. She married Carl D. “Skip” Cessna on May 29, 1965, at St. Joseph Catholic Church and he died November 8, 2018. Family members include her children, Cindy (Ciro II) Ciraci, of Bolivar, Ohio; Denise (Joe) Soldano of Cumming, Georgia, Greg Cessna of Tiffin, Tim (Deb) Cessna of Republic;...

Mary Alice (Bentz) Cessna, 79, of Tiffin, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1943, in Tiffin, to Franklin F. and Valeria T. (Elchert) Bentz. She...

Roland "Tommy" Sendelbach Tiffin

Roland F. “Tommy” Sendelbach, 98, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1924, in Seneca County, to Michael and Nancy (Koerper) Sendelbach. He married Nova M. Haugh on March 24, 1945, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, and she died on June 23, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Michael (Lisa) Sendelbach of Houston, Texas, Ted Sendelbach of Tiffin; three daughters, Rolanda (Frank) Williams of Toledo, Tonja (Don) Schneider of North...

Roland F. “Tommy” Sendelbach, 98, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1924, in Seneca County, to Michael and Nancy (Koerper)...

Theresa Walliser Tiffin

Theresa Ann Walliser, 87, of Tiffin, died at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Theresa was born March 20, 1935, in Tiffin to Ralph Francis and Leona T. (Steinmetz) Smith. She married Eugene L. Walliser on July 28, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and he died on February 22, 2019. Survivors include five sons, Thomas Walliser of Columbus, Joseph (Michele) Walliser of Winter Haven, Florida, Richard (Kim) Walliser of Jacksonville,...

Theresa Ann Walliser, 87, of Tiffin, died at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Theresa was born March 20, 1935, in Tiffin to Ralph Francis and Leona T....

Jodi Knaplund Oro Valley, Arizona

Jodi Lynn Knaplund, 64, of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Tiffin, died at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clyde Gardens, Clyde, Ohio. She was born February 13, 1959, in Tiffin, to James E. and Delores (Richey) Bridinger. She married Eric Knaplund July 28, 1987, in Scarsdale, New York. They had a dissolution after 31 years of marriage. Survivors include two sons, Tyler James Knaplund of Ames, Iowa; and Dylan Colbert (Brooke) Morris of Columbus, Ohio; her mother,...

Jodi Lynn Knaplund, 64, of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Tiffin, died at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clyde Gardens, Clyde, Ohio. She was born February 13, 1959, in Tiffin,...

Linda Rohr Kansas, Ohio

Linda Susan Rohr, 72, of Kansas, Ohio, died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, Ohio. She was born November 19, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jerome and Iva M. (Thomas) Rohr. She is survived by a brother, Douglas Rohr, of Cincinnati; a sister, Leslie (Dr. Michael) Rohr Scherer of Tiffin; and nieces and nephews, Jessica (Scott) Dickey and their children, Michael and Sloane, Andrew (Rebecca) Scherer and their daughter, Molly;...

Linda Susan Rohr, 72, of Kansas, Ohio, died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, Ohio. She was born November 19, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to...

Ronald "Hairs" Berry Tiffin

Ronald A. "Hairs" Berry, 78, died at 8:01 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Ronald was born December 9, 1944, in Tiffin, to Fred and Marjorie (Shuman) Berry. He married Jean M. Bloom, on May 14, 1977, at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a stepson, Jeffrey M. Griffin of South Dakota; a stepdaughter, Victoria Lincicome of Elmore; six step-grandchildren and ten...

Ronald A. "Hairs" Berry, 78, died at 8:01 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Ronald was born December 9, 1944, in...

John Smith Tiffin

John Michael “Little John” Smith, 29, of Tiffin, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born November 6, 1993, in Tiffin to John D. and Judy (Owens) Smith. His mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include two sisters, Kimberly (John) O’Flaherty and Lisa Abrams both of Tiffin. He is preceded in death by his father. John was a 2015 graduate of Seneca County Opportunity Center and was...

John Michael “Little John” Smith, 29, of Tiffin, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born November 6, 1993, in...

Kathleen Droll Tiffin

Kathleen Ann Droll, 88, of Tiffin, died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1934, in Tiffin to Paul and Florence (Anderson) Fox. She married Maurice Droll May 7, 1955, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom. He died December 12, 1994. Survivors included a son, John (Linda) Droll of McCutchenville; two daughters, Andrea (Joseph) Yost of Carey and Shelley O’Brien of Tiffin: six grandchildren, Carly Campbell, Jill Stuckey, Lindsay Chapman,...

Kathleen Ann Droll, 88, of Tiffin, died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1934, in Tiffin to Paul and Florence (Anderson) Fox. She married Maurice...

Dale Illig Tiffin

Dale Robert Illig, 60, of Tiffin, died at 12:36 am Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Dale was born September 22, 1962, in Lima, to Leonard J. and Bernadette M. (Parrish) Illig. His mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a son, Luke Illig of Bowling Green; a brother, Curt Illig of Tiffin; two sisters, Kim (Dan) Lucius of Tiffin and Lynn Ann (John) Holmes of Toledo; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Dale was a...

Dale Robert Illig, 60, of Tiffin, died at 12:36 am Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Dale was born September 22, 1962, in Lima, to Leonard J. and Bernadette M....

Marianne Michael Westport, Connecticut

Marianne Reider Michael, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT. Marianne was born on April 15, 1932 in Tiffin, Ohio, the cherished only child of Mildred Hoffert Reider and John “Red” Reider. Marianne was a brilliant student, graduating at the top of her high school class at Columbian High School. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in Music...

Marianne Reider Michael, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT. Marianne was born on April 15, 1932 in Tiffin, Ohio,...

Paul Fisher Tiffin

Paul C. Fisher, 102, a resident of The Willows at Tiffin, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920, in Fremont, to Urban Albert and Gertrude Margaret (Wasserman) Fisher. He married Leora Bryant June 4, 1947, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Toledo, and she died July 14, 2000. Survivors include a son Michael (Nancy) Fisher of Columbus; three daughters, Ann (John) Hurray of Ellenton, Florida, Patricia (David) Vaughn of Pittsburgh,...

Paul C. Fisher, 102, a resident of The Willows at Tiffin, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920, in Fremont, to Urban Albert and...

Joy Hoke Tiffin

Joy Ann (Bollinger) Hoke, age 91, of Tiffin, formerly of Fort Seneca, died at 7:20 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023. Joy was born May 29, 1931, in Tiffin, to Harold C. and Ruth E. (Dewald) Bollinger. On October 11, 1951, she married Robert R. Hoke, and he died March of 1987. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Kathee) Hoke of New Jersey, Danny (Sandra) Hoke of Kentucky; two daughters, Marsha (Matt) Dandar of Tiffin, Connie Hoke of Findlay; five grandchildren, Ian (Katie) Hoke, Crystal...

Joy Ann (Bollinger) Hoke, age 91, of Tiffin, formerly of Fort Seneca, died at 7:20 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023. Joy was born May 29, 1931, in Tiffin, to Harold C. and Ruth E. (Dewald)...

Sister Kateri Kaufman Tiffin

Sister Kateri Kaufman, age 80, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio died Wednesday, January 4, at 3:15 p.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born (Marlene Ann Kaufman) February 20, 1942, to Albert and Catherine (Siebeneck) Kaufman. Survivors include one sister, Bonnie (Bill) Schnipke; and four brothers, Ken (Rose Ann) Kaufman, Harold (Mary Jane) Kaufman, Joe (Diane) Kaufman, and Henry (Jane) Kaufman. She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepmother, Josephine...

Sister Kateri Kaufman, age 80, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio died Wednesday, January 4, at 3:15 p.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born (Marlene Ann Kaufman) February 20,...

Barry Wade Tiffin

Barry E. Wade, 81, of Tiffin, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born April 1, 1941, in Tiffin to William and Joyce (VanCamp) Wade. He married Lucy Perna Hunter September 5, 1992, in Tiffin, and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Scott (Shelly) Wade of Canal Winchester, Dan (Sandie) Hunter of Issaquah, Washington, Steve (Lori) Hunter, of Brooklyn, Michigan, Joe (Maureen) Hunter of Jackson, Michigan; four daughters, Teresa Wade...

Barry E. Wade, 81, of Tiffin, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born April 1, 1941, in Tiffin to William and Joyce (VanCamp) Wade. He married...

Sister Virginia Gase Tiffin

Sister Virginia Gase (formerly Sister Mary Raymond) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:50 am Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born July 29, 1931, to Virgil and Matilda (Hoepf) Gase in Berwick, Ohio. Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen (Gase) Miller, Betty (Gase) Brink; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Gase. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert, William, Donald, and George Gase; and sisters, Mary (Gase)...

Sister Virginia Gase (formerly Sister Mary Raymond) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:50 am Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born July...

Donna Reinhart Findlay

Donna K. Reinhart, 74, formerly of Findlay, died at 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by her family at Elmwood at the Shawhan, Tiffin. Donna was born April 28, 1948, in Tiffin, to Gerald and Anna (Ward) Reinhart. Survivors include a brother, Michael (Joanne) Reinhart of Tiffin; three sisters, Carol (Gary) Goetz of Fostoria, Marlene Reinhart, and Barbara (Chris) Hossler, both of Tiffin; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Donna...

Donna K. Reinhart, 74, formerly of Findlay, died at 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by her family at Elmwood at the Shawhan, Tiffin. Donna was born April 28, 1948, in Tiffin,...

Christine Ranker Toledo, Ohio

Christine Diana Ranker, 64, of Toledo and formerly of Tiffin, died at 3 p.m. November 8, 2022, at Senior Behavioral Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. She was born October 22, 1958, in Tiffin to George and Mildred Louise (Tyree) Ranker. Christine is survived by her longtime companion, Gene Gautz of Toledo; two brothers, George (Terri) Ranker, II of Temperance, Michigan, and John (Alma) Ranker of Clearfield, Utah, four sisters, Linda (Steve) Kramer of Chester, California, Sylvia (Doug)...

Christine Diana Ranker, 64, of Toledo and formerly of Tiffin, died at 3 p.m. November 8, 2022, at Senior Behavioral Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. She was born October 22, 1958, in Tiffin to George and...

Michael Gardner D.C. Tiffin

Dr. Michael John Gardner, D.C., 78, of Tiffin, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. Michael was born April 5, 1944, in Tiffin, to Louis and Louise Gardner. Michael was the oldest of four children and is survived by his brother Richard (Debra) Gardner of Columbus, Ohio, and two sisters, Janet Gardner of Toledo and Julie Boner of Tiffin. He married Sandra Lynne (Cooper) Gardner January 28, 1966, in Holland,...

Dr. Michael John Gardner, D.C., 78, of Tiffin, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. Michael was born April 5, 1944, in Tiffin, to Louis and...

Howard Hiett Tiffin

Howard Ray Hiett, 80, of Tiffin, died at 4:52 pm Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay. Howard was born November 4, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Coy Washington and Devona Bethel (Rogers) Hiett. He married Carol Jean Ladd on July 11, 1964, in Bell County, Texas, and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include two daughters, Teresa Traxler of Tiffin and Angelique (Timothy Rockwell) Nelson of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; three granddaughters,...

Howard Ray Hiett, 80, of Tiffin, died at 4:52 pm Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay. Howard was born November 4, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Coy...

Lorraine Meisner Tiffin

Lorraine Teresa Skokane Meisner, 94, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Willows of Tiffin on October 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1928, to Teresa (Durante) and John Skokane. She was the youngest of sisters June (Woods), Shirley and Eleanor who all preceded her in death. After graduating from Calvert High School in 1946, Lorraine went to work at The JJ Fleck Company, where she stayed for the next 53 years. In 1947 she married Jack...

Lorraine Teresa Skokane Meisner, 94, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Willows of Tiffin on October 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1928, to Teresa...

Marjorie Frisch Tiffin

Marjorie A. Frisch, 99, of Tiffin, died at 5:20 am Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin. Marjorie was born September 10, 1923, in Carey, to Lawrence and Margaret (Myers) Orians. She married David N. Frisch on May 11, 1946, and he died on September 11, 1999. Survivors include a son, Roger (Pat) Frisch of Florence, Kentucky; three daughters, Sharon (Dave) Kirby of Tiffin, Debra Thompson of Cornelius, North Carolina, Peggy (Mark) Baxter of Lima; eight grandchildren, Adam...

Marjorie A. Frisch, 99, of Tiffin, died at 5:20 am Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin. Marjorie was born September 10, 1923, in Carey, to Lawrence and Margaret (Myers) Orians....

Diane Below Findlay, Ohio

Diane C. Below, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, ended her earthly journey at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, and entered her Lord’s heavenly home. She started her journey on July 20, 1955, the only child of Wayne K. and Joan C. (Fox) Gibson. Diane is survived by her son, Ethan Below of Findlay. He was the light of her life. His humor kept her going through tough times. Ethan was the best caretaker. Diane was also support by...

Diane C. Below, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, ended her earthly journey at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, and entered her Lord’s...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ott Tiffin

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Ott, 96, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Willows at Tiffin. She was born June 4, 1926, in Tiffin, to Raymond E. and Gervase A. (House) Bentz. She married Ray M. Kerschner, March 1947, he died November 1952. She then married Edward C. Ott at St. Mary Catholic Church, November 23, 1957. He died December 7, 1972. She is survived by her children, John (Delene) Ott of Orlando, Florida, Stephen Ott of Tiffin, Barbara (Dennis)...

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Ott, 96, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Willows at Tiffin. She was born June 4, 1926, in Tiffin, to Raymond E. and Gervase A. (House) Bentz....

Marjorie Segura Tiffin

Marjorie A. Segura, 82, of Tiffin, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with family present. She was born May 20, 1940, in Milan, Michigan to Edward George and Catherine M. (Schmenk) Hartmann. Survivors include two brothers, Gerald (Dolores) Hartmann of Tiffin, Henry (Linda) Hartmann, of Springfield, Missouri; four sisters, Barbara Terry, Sister Bernice Hartmann OSF, Sister Mary Hartmann, OSF, all of Tiffin, and Anne...

Marjorie A. Segura, 82, of Tiffin, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with family present. She was born May 20, 1940, in Milan,...

Ann Kummerer Toledo, Ohio

Ann Marie Kummerer, 81, of Toledo, died September 16, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1940, in Tiffin to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. She married John Kummerer and they later divorced. She is survived by two sons, Douglas Kummerer of Tiffin, and Kenneth (Jenny Duenas) Kummerer of Chicago, Illinois; a daughter, Pam Kummerer of Toledo; a grandson, Jayden Kummerer; five siblings, Paul Loesser of Tiffin, Margaret Elchert of Marysville, Dave (Anna)...

Ann Marie Kummerer, 81, of Toledo, died September 16, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1940, in Tiffin to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. She married John...

Luke Kern Tiffin

Luke John Kern, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 87. Luke was born to Anthony and Norine (Lucius) Kern in New Riegel, May 29, 1935, and was one of six siblings. Three days after he graduated from New Riegel High School, he started work at American Standard. After three years there, he was hired at National Machinery and...

Luke John Kern, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the...

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